Fire at Lucknow school day after 15 killed in building inferno; no casualties
A fire broke out in the office section of Iram School in Lucknow's Thakurganj area on Tuesday, prompting a swift emergency response. No injuries were reported, but the incident has drawn attention a day after the Aliganj fire tragedy and a probe is under way.
A day after the devastating Aliganj fire tragedy that claimed multiple lives and put authorities across Lucknow on high alert, another fire incident was reported from the Uttar Pradesh capital. A blaze broke out at Iram School in the Sherpur area on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among local residents and prompting a swift response from police and fire department teams.
According to preliminary information, the fire started in a room within the school premises and quickly generated thick smoke and flames. Eyewitnesses said the sight of smoke rising from the campus created alarm among people in the surrounding area, leading to a brief period of chaos and concern.
Local residents immediately alerted the police and fire department after noticing the blaze. Fire brigade teams rushed to the spot along with police personnel and launched firefighting and rescue operations. Officials said firefighters worked promptly to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the building.
Subsequent reports indicated that the fire was confined to the office section of the educational institution, referred to locally as Iram College. Multiple fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control after sustained efforts by fire department personnel.
NO CASUALTIES OR INJURIES REPORTED
Authorities said no casualties or injuries have been reported so far. However, officials are continuing to assess the extent of the damage caused to the office and other portions of the premises. The timely response by emergency services is believed to have helped avert a major incident.
The school is located in the Sherpur area under the jurisdiction of Thakurganj police station and falls within Enforcement Zone-7 of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA).
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire. While the reason behind the blaze remains unclear, fire and police authorities are examining all possible angles, including electrical faults and other technical issues.
The incident has drawn attention due to its timing, coming shortly after the deadly Aliganj fire tragedy that claimed multiple lives and prompted intensified inspections and safety reviews across Lucknow. Authorities said efforts are underway to ensure the situation remains under control and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
A day after the devastating Aliganj fire tragedy that claimed multiple lives and put authorities across Lucknow on high alert, another fire incident was reported from the Uttar Pradesh capital. A blaze broke out at Iram School in the Sherpur area on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among local residents and prompting a swift response from police and fire department teams.
According to preliminary information, the fire started in a room within the school premises and quickly generated thick smoke and flames. Eyewitnesses said the sight of smoke rising from the campus created alarm among people in the surrounding area, leading to a brief period of chaos and concern.
Local residents immediately alerted the police and fire department after noticing the blaze. Fire brigade teams rushed to the spot along with police personnel and launched firefighting and rescue operations. Officials said firefighters worked promptly to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the building.
Subsequent reports indicated that the fire was confined to the office section of the educational institution, referred to locally as Iram College. Multiple fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control after sustained efforts by fire department personnel.
NO CASUALTIES OR INJURIES REPORTED
Authorities said no casualties or injuries have been reported so far. However, officials are continuing to assess the extent of the damage caused to the office and other portions of the premises. The timely response by emergency services is believed to have helped avert a major incident.
The school is located in the Sherpur area under the jurisdiction of Thakurganj police station and falls within Enforcement Zone-7 of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA).
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire. While the reason behind the blaze remains unclear, fire and police authorities are examining all possible angles, including electrical faults and other technical issues.
The incident has drawn attention due to its timing, coming shortly after the deadly Aliganj fire tragedy that claimed multiple lives and prompted intensified inspections and safety reviews across Lucknow. Authorities said efforts are underway to ensure the situation remains under control and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
